Diabetes & endocrinology care
Find a doctorIf you have diabetes, you're not alone. It's estimated that almost 20 million Americans have diabetes, although approximately one-third of them are still undiagnosed. Having diabetes means that your body has a problem turning food into fuel for energy; either your body cannot make enough insulin or isn't using insulin efficiently. This, in turn, causes a buildup of sugar in your bloodstream. These high blood sugar levels, if left untreated, can lead to heart and kidney disease, nerve damage, blindness, amputations and a variety of other problems.
The good news is that diabetes can be managed. Studies have proven that by controlling your blood sugar levels you can reduce or even prevent your risk for complications.
We're here to help
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is committed to working with our patients and their physicians to reduce their risks of diabetes-related complications through our Diabetes Education Program. We offer our patients the latest information and technology as well as the opportunity to receive their education in a comprehensive and coordinated way.
Recognized program: By the American Diabetes Association for consistently meeting the national standards for self-management education.
Support groups & classes
Individual education counseling
with both a registered nurse and a registered dietitian. Topics include self-monitoring of blood glucose, nutrition, diabetes care techniques, medication review and more.
To register or for more information, call 708-304-9310.
Comprehensive class overview
This Medicare-approved program will cover a variety of topics in three two-hour classes, which will be offered on three consecutive days. Topics include diabetes overview, understanding medications, healthy eating, foot care, stress management, coping, changing behavior and exercise. These programs are offered monthly.
To register or for more information, call 847-842-4130 ext. 5.
Diabetes boot camp
This community education series covers a variety of medical-related topics to assist patients in managing and understanding diabetes and its complications. While this list is not all-inclusive, our speakers include an endocrinologist, a cardiologist, a podiatrist, a dentist, a neurologist and a nephrologist.
To register or for information, call 800-3-ADVOCATE and mention class code 3D12.
Type 2 diabetes support group
Learn to innovatively live with diabetes through the experience and support of others. This monthly support group is offered for those with diabetes, their family members and friends. Join us for 90 minutes of sharing and education.
To register or for more information, call 847-854-9040.
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